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genetic testing

– tests that can be done to see if a person has certain gene changes known to increase cancer risk. Such testing is not recommended for everyone, but for people with certain types of family history. Genetic counseling should be part of the genetic testing process. See also genetic counseling.

Breast Cancer Genetics: Is Testing an Option?

... Breast Cancer Genetics: Is Testing an Option? ... example, testing for the
BRCA-1 gene is done ... in persons without a familial genetic cancer syndrome ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/news/expertvoices/post/2011/12/06/breast-cancer-genetics-is-testing-an-option.aspx

Genetic Testing: What You Need to Know

... » Genetics and Cancer ... Genetic testing can be useful for people with certain
types of cancer that seem to run in their families, but these tests aren't ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/geneticsandcancer/genetictesting/index

What are the benefits of genetic testing?

... » Genetics and Cancer ... procedures may have to be done as a result of genetic
testing. For example, if a gene mutation for colorectal cancer is found ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/geneticsandcancer/genetictesting/genetic-testing-benefits-and-drawbacks

Who pays for genetic testing?

... concern many people have about genetic testing. ... 15 employees from using
genetic information to ... workers) from discrimination based on genetics. ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/geneticsandcancer/genetictesting/genetic-testing-who-pays

What is the future of genetic testing?

... chips are able to pick out gene fragments for ... In the future, this type of DNA
testing may help ... the past few years, some genetic tests have become ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/geneticsandcancer/genetictesting/genetic-testing-future

What happens during genetic testing?

... The possible consent to use patient's DNA results for ... in writing to the doctor
or genetic counselor ... the test result is negative (no mutated gene is found ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/geneticsandcancer/genetictesting/genetic-testing-test-process

Who should have genetic testing?

... » Genetics and Cancer ... does not always give you clear answers, the genetic
counselor is ... which mutation was found and where it was (which gene). ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/geneticsandcancer/genetictesting/genetic-testing-who-should-test

Genetic Testing: What You Need to Know

... To see if a person has a certain gene change (mutation) known to increase
the risk for a certain condition or ... Genetic or DNA testing of cancer ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/geneticsandcancer/genetictesting/genetic-testing-intro

What if genetic testing shows an increased risk of getting ...

... » Genetics and Cancer ... As we learn more about genetic diseases, we should
find out more ... If you have a gene mutation that raises your risk, there ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/geneticsandcancer/genetictesting/genetic-testing-test-results

Do all health professionals know about genetic testing?

... order to use information about genetics when teaching ... studies of tissue samples
and DNA can be ... are allowed to ask for genetic testing only when it ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/geneticsandcancer/genetictesting/genetic-testing-health-prof-involved